Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2011

I have a grandmother who would never dream of buying containers to store leftovers or food for the freezer. I use recycled jars to store baking goods (those blue Ball jars were a yard sale find), leftovers, matches, Q-tips, cotton balls, and office supplies. They can be used for storing anything and not just in the kitchen.

Reuse 138

Reuse Economical Kitchen Freezers 138

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2011

Institute a 'Raid the Fridge' Night One night a week, raid the fridge to get rid of leftovers. Set the leftovers up buffet style. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Utilize the Freezer Freeze those leftovers. When chicken roasters are on sale at.79/lb,

Economical 164

Economical Saving Money Kitchen Money 164

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Homemade chicken stock is super easy to make and you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to roast a chicken, how to make your own chicken stock, and some additional recipes for the roasted chicken leftovers in my latest post at Money Crashers, How to Roast a Whole Chicken - 4 Recipes to Save Time and Money.

Freezers 127

Freezers Homemade Economical Kitchen 127

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2011

Instead of using aluminum foil or plastic wrap to cover casseroles and leftovers, store the food in re-usable containers. There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. I have 4 different sizes.

Economical 185

Economical Kitchen Paper Grocery 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Use mason jar containers. Conserve utilities.

Saving Money 191

Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I carefully planned our menu each week around the sales flyers and loss leaders. While I would like to just shop once a week, I like to stop by both stores for their loss leader sales. Lunches Included: leftovers. tacos from leftover pork tenderloin – I make tacos quite a bit with leftover pork or chicken.

March 100

March Groceries Grocery Homemade 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2014

I also revolve my menu around what is on sale, so I’m spending less on our meals. Plan your menu around the weekly sales flyers. I do most of my shopping at Giant of PA, but I also check the sales at Weis Markets and I like to see what Aldi has on sale in their weekly flyer. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,

Meals 186

Meals Simple Menu Planning Menu Plans 186